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SP08 VYZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,488 mi
Last recorded112,488 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

rear indicators getting pale

signs of n/s/r brake having been hot.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake button slightly stiff and cables deteriorated and slightly stiff

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly white

rear wiper torn

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear shocks, other rear suspension arms etc

Fail 26 Feb 2020 107,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested or hight adjuster (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake button slightly stiff and cables deteriorated and slightly stiff

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly white

rear wiper torn

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear shocks, other rear suspension arms etc

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,338 miles

corrosion on subframes, rear arms and 3 shock absorbers

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever button slightly tight

slight creak o/s/f upper arm

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

some indicators slightly white

Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion on subframes, rear arms and 3 shock absorbers

front tyres worn

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever button slightly tight

slight bind o/s/r

slight creak o/s/f upper arm

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

some indicators slightly white

Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,167 miles

Front sub frame rusty

hand brake cables deteriorating

o/s wing repeater and both rear indicators slightly white

slight buckle both front wheels

slight wear all brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,167 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cover slides forward covers button (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front sub frame rusty

both rear brakes slightly binding

hand brake cables deteriorating

o/s wing repeater and both rear indicators slightly white

slight buckle both front wheels

slight wear all brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,672 miles

F & R sub frames corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel buckled

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

engine cover & under tray fitted

hand brake cables poor

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,137 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes borderline (2.4.G.2)

front subframe and rear arms slightly corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes borderline (2.4.G.2)

front subframe and rear arms slightly corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,883 miles

F Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,554 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Tyres worn on inner edge

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

R Brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different tyre raiting rear axle

o/s/r tyre getting down in tread

rear brakes slightly sticky

slight corrosion front brake discs

very slight movement front suspension bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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SP08 VYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 VYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP08 VYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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